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Causality of small firm growth: Towards a model of relations among challenges SMEs face while growing, solutions to them and aspects of the context of the growth

Engin, Ahmet Selim LU and Siller, Jakub LU (2023) ENTN19 20231
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
Even though researchers have investigated the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for decades, we know little about the challenges they face due to their growth, what are the aspects of the context in which they emerge, and how they are addressed. Current literature provides even less knowledge about the causality of SME growth. This study, in the form of an explorative single case study of a high-growing company in e-commerce, fills that void. The analysis led to the identification of specific challenges, solutions to them, and aspects of the context in which they emerged. Moreover, the investigation resulted in models of their interconnectedness at multiple levels of abstraction. Finally, various types of relations were... (More)
Even though researchers have investigated the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for decades, we know little about the challenges they face due to their growth, what are the aspects of the context in which they emerge, and how they are addressed. Current literature provides even less knowledge about the causality of SME growth. This study, in the form of an explorative single case study of a high-growing company in e-commerce, fills that void. The analysis led to the identification of specific challenges, solutions to them, and aspects of the context in which they emerged. Moreover, the investigation resulted in models of their interconnectedness at multiple levels of abstraction. Finally, various types of relations were identified. These novel findings shed light on the causality and complexity of SMEs' growth process. They describe specific growth challenges, solutions to them, and aspects of their context. More importantly, the results provide tools for scholars to better understand and gather knowledge about SME growth. For entrepreneurs and managers, these findings offer insights for decision-making and aid in managing their companies through growth. (Less)
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author
Engin, Ahmet Selim LU and Siller, Jakub LU
supervisor
organization
course
ENTN19 20231
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
SME, Small firms, Growing, Firm growth, Process, Interconnectedness, Causality, Causal, Relations, Effects, Challenges, Solutions, Context, Growth aspects
language
English
id
9120731
date added to LUP
2023-06-19 10:26:21
date last changed
2023-06-19 10:26:21
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  abstract     = {{Even though researchers have investigated the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for decades, we know little about the challenges they face due to their growth, what are the aspects of the context in which they emerge, and how they are addressed. Current literature provides even less knowledge about the causality of SME growth. This study, in the form of an explorative single case study of a high-growing company in e-commerce, fills that void. The analysis led to the identification of specific challenges, solutions to them, and aspects of the context in which they emerged. Moreover, the investigation resulted in models of their interconnectedness at multiple levels of abstraction. Finally, various types of relations were identified. These novel findings shed light on the causality and complexity of SMEs' growth process. They describe specific growth challenges, solutions to them, and aspects of their context. More importantly, the results provide tools for scholars to better understand and gather knowledge about SME growth. For entrepreneurs and managers, these findings offer insights for decision-making and aid in managing their companies through growth.}},
  author       = {{Engin, Ahmet Selim and Siller, Jakub}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Causality of small firm growth: Towards a model of relations among challenges SMEs face while growing, solutions to them and aspects of the context of the growth}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}